Comments on: Illustrated: Ferrari 599 GTS Barchetta convertible

By: Fastcarguy

Fastcarguy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:06:46 +0000

The 599 GTB is my favorite new Ferrari–maybe my favorite of them all.
I think it’s possibly the best-looking Ferrari, and faster than everything except for the Enzo and racetrack-only cars. The Aston Martin DBS looks aggressive, but I would take this car any day over that one. It has a much more sleek, aerodynamic look, and I think it looks more like a sports car, while the DBS looks like more of a grand tourer. Besides, it’s so much faster than the Aston.

By: Z06ified

Z06ified — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:59:49 +0000

Not bad. Not as good looking as an Aston Martin, but not bad.

By: scratchy

scratchy — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:38:20 +0000

@ jandrews90
You buy a California to show that you are a connousieur with money and taste.
You buy the 599 GTS to show that you are the said connousieur’s boss.

By: teahead

teahead — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:54:32 +0000

Very sweet. Definitely a highway cruiser as having a “back seat” helps that you can recline the seats some.

2-seaters like the F430 Spyder are good for city cruising, but not long distance trims.

Well…I might as well get them both…or all three: 599, F430, California.

LOL!

By: nkay

nkay — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:45:25 +0000

Id still go with the tin roof. It comes off as being a little to 1980′S Corvette to me. Nothing agaisnt that sort of thing though. I have to say im not partial to the 4 seater (or 3.5 whatever you want to call it) exotic GT convertible segment, it seems a waste. If I was to do the convertible performance thing I wouldnt venture furtherer than the BMW M6 Convertible, You get the styling, the horses and your girlfriends mates dont have to loose weight to squeeze into the back. It makes more sense holistically in a package like that. The 599 coupe looks stunning with a head of hair, the rag top really takes away from its strong aesthetic. But as I said, nothing against this sort of thing whatsoever.

By: projectzr1

projectzr1 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:27:28 +0000

The reason to buy a convertible Fiorano over a California is about 150 horsepower and the ability to say i have 4 more cylinders than you. Couple excuses you can use.
F3INT and ****sterS – good to know there are ppl out there that have the same views. i was losing hope.

By: jandrews90

jandrews90 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:20:07 +0000

I like the 599 GTB Fiorano but i don’t rly see the point in the convertible, why not just buy the new california? they look so alike anyways, same big ass

By: cocksterS

cocksterS — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:36:48 +0000

F3INT – I will agree with you. We may be in the minority, but I do, indeed, find the California to be a “looker”

By: usernamehere

usernamehere — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:24:46 +0000

Is it just me or do a lot of the latest Ferarri’s look like a japanese car IMITATING a Ferarri?. This looks a lot better than the California ‘though- which I read somewhere was originally designed to be a Maserati and still looks like one. Regardless I would be very happy to own any one of them.

By: zeeck

zeeck — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:36:44 +0000

nice, finally got rid of the “flying buttresses”
old school styling cues on the california? wha? maybe the grill and the hood scoop, but that’s about it…

By: F3INT))AP3X

F3INT))AP3X — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:31:10 +0000

Looks pretty sweet but dare I say, am I the only person who likes the old school styling cues found on the new California?

By: atoms

atoms — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:19:57 +0000

me likes

By: Mutant@DCX

Mutant@DCX — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:51:23 +0000

I’d tap that!